Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley Furniture

French, 1847-1919

Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley was a French cabinetmaker and sculptor who was highly acclaimed for his work in the Louis XIV and Louis XV styles. Beurdeley’s grandfather, Jean Beurdeley, fought in Napoleon’s army. Following his military career, he opened a cabinetmaking business in Paris. A.E. Beurdeley’s father, Louis Beurdeley, taught him the family trade.

In 1875 Beurdeley took over the family business after working beside his father for many years. The Beurdeley family’s fine furnishings had been popular among the elite and wealthy of the time such as Napoleon III and Empress Eugénie. To have a piece of Beurdeley luxury furniture in your home was a symbol of social status and refined taste.

A.E. Beurdeley was celebrated for his craftsmanship. In 1878, he won the gold medal at the Exposition Universelle in Paris, France. In 1893, following the Universal Exhibition in Amsterdam, Netherlands, he was awarded Chevalier de la Légion D’honneur, the highest honor given in France. Between 1894 and 1895, Beurdeley closed his shops in France and retired to his hotel in the Rue de Clichy. He spent the remainder of his life mostly in seclusion.

In his later years, A.E. Beurdeley became a prolific art collector. He was well known for buying and selling large collections of furniture, porcelain sculptures and paintings. In 1905, he acquired an impressive collection of drawings by 18th century artists François Boucher, Jean-Honoré Fragonard, Nicolas Lancret and Antoine Watteau. When he died, he left 25,000 francs to the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. In 1900, Beurdeley held the largest collection of engravings in Europe. His collections can be seen in the Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg, the Louvre Museum in Paris and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

On 1stDibs, find antique Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley case pieces and storage cabinets, decorative objects and lighting.

Creator: Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley

Dealer: Arte Antiques

French Rouge Marble Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock by Alfred Beurdeley

By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A French Napoleon III Period Rouge Marble Gilt & Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley Movement marked: J. Lefebvre Fils Paris & Numbered1938 Movement stamped: Medaille De Bronze J. Marti & Cie & Numbered 92 Dial signed: A. Beurdeley Fila, Paris France, Circa 1875 Dimensions: Height: 24" (61cm), Width: 22" (56cm) Depth: 11" (28cm) Excellent Working Condition Biography French — Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley was a Parisian cabinetmaker who specialized in the manufacture of luxurious French furnishings...

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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley Furniture

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Ormolu

French Rouge Marble Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock by Alfred Beurdeley

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19th Century Napoleon III Antique Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Antique French Napoleon III French Rouge Marble & Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock 20"

H 20 in W 12.5 in D 5.5 in

19th Century French Louis XV Patinated Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant, two-tone patinated and bronze doré mantel clock was crafted in France, circa 1820. The antique clock stands on scroll feet, and featu...

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Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Louis XV Patinated Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock

H 17 in W 17.5 in D 6 in

19th Century French Gilt Bronze-Mounted Slate & Rouge Marble Mantel Clock

By S. Marti & Cie

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Transport yourself to the elegance of the 19th century with this exquisite French Gilt Bronze-Mounted Slate and Rouge Marble Mantel Clock. Meticulously crafted, this timepiece is a ...

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1830s French Victorian Antique Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Gilt Bronze-Mounted Slate & Rouge Marble Mantel Clock

H 19.5 in W 11 in D 7 in

Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock

Located in New York, NY

Bronze and marble mantel clock from 18th century signed De Bontems a Pairs: Measures: 13.5" x 4.5" x 21.5" Weighs: 23

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18th Century Antique Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley Furniture

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Marble

Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock

H 21.5 in W 4.5 in D 13.5 in

Louis XV Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock by Balthazar

By Michel Baltazar

Located in London, GB

This mantel clock beautifully illustrates the classical myth of ‘The Abduction of Europa’. In this story, the god Zeus falls in love with a mortal woman called Europa. To seduce her, Zeus transforms himself into a white bull. Europa then mounts the bull and Zeus whisks her away from her home to Crete. Europa becomes the Queen of Crete and bears Zeus several children. The clock takes the form of a patinated bronze bull which is saddled with a gilt bronze (ormolu) clock case. This case features a circular white enamel dial with black Roman and Arabic Numerals, as well as the maker’s name ‘Michel Baltazar...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley Furniture

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Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Louis XV Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock by Balthazar

H 30.32 in W 24.02 in D 13 in

Very Large Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Beurdeley

By Maison Beurdeley

Located in London, GB

Very large Louis XV style gilt bronze mantel clock by Beurdeley French, circa 1880 Measures: Height 102cm, width 48cm, depth 29cm This very large mantel clock...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley Furniture

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Ormolu, Bronze

Very Large Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Beurdeley

H 40.16 in W 18.9 in D 11.42 in

Antique French Empire Patinated and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Antique French Empire patinated and gilt bronze mantel clock French, early 19th century Measures: Height 55cm, width 43cm, depth 13cm This fine Empire period mantel clock is wro...

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

Antique French Empire Patinated and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

H 21.66 in W 16.93 in D 5.12 in

Antique Marble, Patinated and Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Gervais

By Ferdinand Gervais

Located in London, GB

This three-piece set—composed of a clock and a pair of flanking candelabra—is a truly unique and delightful piece of decorative art. The clock is modelled in the image of an 18th century sedan chair – that is, a covered chair sat in by a member of the social elite, which was carried on poles by two people. This chair-shaped clock case is crafted from gilt bronze (ormolu) and decorated with festoons and a flower finial. At its centre, there is a circular white enamel dial, which features Arabic Numbers, colorful swag paintings, and the manufacturer’s name, 'Fd Gervais / Ft du Bronzes / A Paris'. The lower part of the case is glazed, allowing one to see the clock’s sun-burst pendulum. Like a sedan chair, the clock case is carried by two patinated bronze putti...

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1870s French Neoclassical Antique Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley Furniture

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Marble, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Antique Marble, Patinated and Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Gervais

H 24.02 in W 16.54 in D 8.67 in

Directoire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in Kittery Point, ME

The oval base raised on toupie feet, centered with a panel of hunting dogs with hunting trophies on each side, the case supported by a landscaped scenery of water and rocks and surmo...

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Late 18th Century French Directoire Antique Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley Furniture

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Bronze

Directoire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock

H 18.75 in W 16 in D 4.5 in

Tiffany & Co. Gilt Bronze and Rouge Marble Mantel Clock

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A Tiffany & Co. gilt bronze and rouge marble mantel clock with figures of night and day Maker: Tiffany & Co. (American, 1837-) Date: Circa 1890...

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19th Century Antique Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley Furniture

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Bronze

Tiffany & Co. Gilt Bronze and Rouge Marble Mantel Clock

H 18 in Dm 24 in

Charles X Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Mantel Clock

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

The dial signed 'Ritter Aîné à Rouen', The case surmounted by a seated figure of Mars holding a scroll marked 'Marathon', seated on a cushioned throne with lion-paw feet, below hi...

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19th Century French Charles X Antique Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley Furniture

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Bronze

Charles X Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Mantel Clock

H 31.5 in W 24.02 in D 10.63 in

Rococo style gilt bronze and marble mantel clock

Located in London, GB

Rococo style gilt bronze and marble mantel clock French, c. 1870 Height 44cm, width 20cm, depth 15cm This Rococo style gilt bronze and olive-green mantel clock...

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Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

Rococo style gilt bronze and marble mantel clock

H 17.33 in W 7.88 in D 5.91 in

Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley were created in the Louis XVI style in france during the 19th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Gervais Durand, Maison Millet, and Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener. Prices for Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $6,800 and can go as high as $230,146, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $57,500.